Mar 31, 2016

Latitude 42 Beers are here!




Lattitude 42 Lucifer's Cuvee Double Chocolate Stout....$8.99 / 4pk CANS
Dangerously devastating, Lucifer’s Cuvée is our Double Chocolate Oatmeal Stout. Intense hearty rye, along with a decadent gourmet chocolate essence, are balanced by the addition of Cascade hops. 8.4% ABV.




Lattitude 42 Beach Cruiser Unfiltered Wheat...$8.99 / 6pk CANS
Beach Cruiser is our unfiltered American Hefeweizen served with a slice of lemon. This cloudy refreshing ale is brewed with imported German hops and organic wheat malt to provide a thirst-quenching experience. 4.5% ABV.




Lattitude 42 Schoolhouse Honey Ale....$9.49 / 6pk CANS
Our American amber ale features locally harvested Michigan wildflower honey from Schoolhouse Honey Farms in Scotts and Willamette and Nugget hops. Malty, sweet and well-rounded (in all the right places). 5.0% ABV.




Lattitude 42 I.P. Eh!...$9.49 / 6pk CANS
Our #1 Best Seller! Our India Pale Ale is a true classic for Hop Heads, using only the finest hopes from the Pacific Northwest. We use centennial, citra, simcoe, Columbus, and Chinook hops to balance out the smooth malty finish. 6.8% ABV.





Lattitude 42 Lil' Sunshine Golden Ale...$8.99 / 6pk CANS 
The perfect introduction to craft beer, this brilliant golden colored ale tastes crisp and clean with a well-balanced malt profile, and the ideal balance of subtle spiciness and floral notes. 4.8% ABV.




Lattitude 42 Red Beard India Style Red Ale....$9.49 / 6pk CANS
A cross between a NW Red Ale and an India Pale Ale, this dark amber brew uses a variety of crystal, 2-row, and Munich malts with generous additions of amarillo, centennial, and simcoe hops. 6.8% ABV.





Lattitude 42 Powerline Porter....$9.49 / 6pk CANS
The smooth robust style porter ale features symmetry between the complex malts and centennial and Perle hops. A perfect blend of caramel, coffee and chocolate, with subtle yet crisp roasted malt flavors, finishing clean and slightly dry. 5.5% ABV.

Left Hand Wicked Juju





Left Hand Wicked Juju....$9.49

WICKED JUJU POURS JET BLACK WITH INTENSE AROMAS OF GINGER AND CHOCOLATE.
Good Juju’s voodoo goes darque. Consecrated in observance of the light and darkness in all creatures, fresh juiced ginger and dark roasted malt are brewed together to pour black with slight ginger heat giving way to chocolate malt sweetness. Invoke the good spirits and give reverence to the wicked with each divine drop.

Abyss 2015 more in stock

More in stock now!!!


Deschutes The Abyss 2015 Reserve....$14.99
A deep, dark Imperial Stout, The Abyss has almost immeasurable depth and complexity. Hints of molasses, licorice and other alluring flavors make it something not just to quaff, but contemplate.
As for the great “drink it now or let it age” debate, we stand clearly on the fence. Distinct and delicious on release, the flavors meld and fuse into an entirely different pleasure after a year or more in the cellar.

Mar 29, 2016

New Barrel Aged Beers from Crown Valley

First 2 beers are the same, one aged in Bourbon Barrels and one in Wine Barrels


Crown Valley Saddlebag Stout Aged in Wine Barrels...$15.99 / 750ml
This beer started as a delicious 8% cream stout, we put it in our very own Crown Valley Red wine barrels and mellowed it to perfection.  The characteristic of stone fruit along with the smooth finish make this a perfect companion to a hearty meal.  Cellar this or enjoy it today.



Crown Valley Brewers Cask Stout aged in Whiskey Barrels...$15.99 / 750ml
This beer started as a delicious 8% cream stout, we put it in our very own Crown Valley whiskey barrels that added the right amount of oak.  The heavy vanilla along with enhanced chocolate notes give a great finish and mouthfeel.  Cellar this or enjoy it today.




Crown Valley Bucking Bronco Barrel Aged Barley Wine...$15.99
Hold on to your saddle, our barleywine was created with a bronco buck. By using a big hop presence and a strong malt backbone and then aging it in old whiskey barrels you will see the balance of a great barley wine. This will age well for years and is to be enjoyed by only the serious Cowboy. Yee Haw!

Avery Twenty Three!!





Avery Twenty Three Anniversary....$6.99 / 22oz

STILL THIRSTY?
100% BRETTANOMYCES FERMENTED DARK FARMHOUSE
7.9% ABV
Inspired by Brabant (remember that one?) and the goodness of its marriage of Brettanomyces fermentation and Belgian dark malts, we’ve crafted this celebratory wild ale using three strains of Bretts. Our house strain, Brettanomyces drie, brings loads of ripe stone fruit aromas to the mix. Brettanomyces bruxellensis lends the classic horsey and rustic aspects of a traditional wild ale, while Brettanomyces custersianus delivers massive tropical fruit essences to the flavor party. Add some beautiful, dark and robust Belgian specialty malts for caramel, chocolate and fig elements and you have this — our rendition of a Dark Farmhouse Ale.

Peter Franus Red Blend


2013 Peter Franus Napa Valley Red Blend..$51.99
Combines power with finesse and grace, featuring an extracted core of dark berry, loamy earth and crushed rock amid the dried herb and cedary notes. Smooth early on, yet gains tannic traction. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2028. 250 cases made.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Spectator

Mar 28, 2016

Scotch tasting

Single Malt Scotch Tasting!
The Wine and Cheese Place

7435 Forsyth Blvd
Clayton, MO 63105
314.727.8788


Wednesday -- April 20, 2015 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Certified Specialist of Spirits, Tony Watson, will be on hand to take you through these exciting scotches.


Seating is limited to 24 people.
Reservations required.

Call 314.727.8788 or


Credit card required with reservation. 

Card will be charged at time of your reservation.
No cancellations or refunds.
Price: $25 per person

We will taste....

  • Aultmore 12
  • Auttmore 18
  • Dalmore 15
  • Dalmore 18
  • Old Pulteney 12
  • Old Pultnney 21
  • Glenrothes 1995
  • Glenrothes 1998
  • Royal Brackla 12
  • Royal Brackla 16


Here is a little info about a few of the scotches....


Old Pulteney 17 Year Old Single Malt Scotch...$105.99
Our 17-year-old predominantly features ex-bourbon maturation, with the addition of spirit that has been wholly matured in Spanish wood ex-sherry casks, predominantly Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso. This adds a subtle depth and complexity to the whisky, making for an outstanding after-dinner drink.
Old Pulteney 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch....$159.99
As with the 17 Years Old, with this expression we marry together Old Pulteney matured in ex-bourbon casks with spirit from ex-Oloroso sherry casks. We mostly use second fill American oak, plus some Spanish oak first fill. However, there is a higher proportion of ex-Oloroso sherry cask compared to the 17 Years Old.
Old Pulteney 21 Year Old has been voted 2012 World Whisky of the Year by the prestigious "Jim Murray's Whisky Bible." Scoring a record-equalling 97.5 points out of 100, it is only the third time that a single malt has ever won the prestigious award, and we are just the second Scottish distillery to do so.



Royal Brackla 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky...$44.99
Royal Brackla 12 Years Old, 40% ABV
Salute a superior Scotch: almonds, vine fruits, opulent spices; steeped in sherried richness. Ennobled nectar, fit for a king.

Royal Brackla 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky...$99.99
Royal Brackla 16 Years Old, 40% ABV
A royal flush of flavour: vanilla, soft caramel, ripe apricots; replete with sherry tones. Hold court with a monarch of the glens.

Pahlmeyer Wine Tasting....

The Wine and Cheese Place 
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO
is proud to present....

Pahlmeyer Wine Tasting
Taste some amazing wines!!
Wed March 30th --  7pm

$25 Per Person, resvervations required



call 314.727.8788

We are thrilled to host a tasting of Pahlemyer wines Lead by National Sales Manager for Pahlmeyer and Wayfarer Wines, Jennifer Graycheck, we will taste through the current line-ups from Pahlmeyer, Jayson and Wayfarer.

Starts at 7pm
Wines to be tasted*

  • 2013 Jayson Cabernet
  • 2013 Jayson Red Blend
  • 2013 Jayson Chardonnay
  • 2012 Pahlmeyer Merlot
  • 2012 Pahlmeyer Red Blend
  • 2013 Palmeyer Chardonnay
  • 2013 Wayfarer Pinot Noir
  • 2013 Wayfarer Chardonnay


*Wines subject to vintage change and availability

Mar 26, 2016

Special Beer Tasting!!

The Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton MO
314.727.8788

Beer Tasting 
Hosted by Adrian (of our Forsyth location)

Wednesday April 27th 
Starting at 6pm

$20 per person
Seating will be limited to 16 poepleReservations required - call 314.727.8788
or reserve online




Blind Flight IPA Flight
Bells Two Hearted Ale different ages
How much does freshness matter?  Cans or bottles?
We have been ageing a 6 pack of each to see how it holds.  We did this a few years back and it was very interesting.  
  • Two Hearted Ale CANS Jan 26, 2015
  • Two Hearted Ale CANS April 23, 2015
  • Two Hearted Ale CANS Freshest at the time of tasting

  • Two Hearted Ale BOTTLES March 30, 2015
  • Two Hearted Ale BOTTLES April 24, 2015
  • Two Hearted Ale BOTTLES July 6, 2015
  • Two Hearted Ale CANS Freshest at the time of tasting


Sour/Wild Flight Blind Tasting
How much do scores on RateBeer matter?
  • New Holland Mischievous Wild Ale  Rated 39/100 RateBeer 
  • Great Divide 21st Anniversary Sour Rated 55/100 RateBeer  
  • Tool Nelson Survin Sour  Rated 92/100 RateBeer  
  • Lindemans Cuvee Renee   Rated 97/100 RateBeer

Stout Flight  (not blind)
- some fun assorted stouts to finish off.
  • Stone 2016 Imperial Stout               
  • Sudwerk Best Friends Vanilla Coffee Sout     
  • 4 Hands Devil's Invention Coffee Stout   
  • 2nd Shift Barrel Aged Vanilla LSD   

96 Point Ramey Cabernet




2012 Ramey Annum Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon...$99.99
From a vineyard in the Oakville Corridor, just below Dalla Valle, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum (950 cases) is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Cabernet Franc. It boasts an opaque purple color as well as copious aromas of licorice, smoked meats, camphor, graphite and oodles of crème de cassis and coffee beans. Full-bodied with sweet tannin and a dramatic, ostentatious personality, it should drink well for 15-20 years.
David Ramey, who is one of the veterans of high-quality winemaking on California’s North Coast, worked in France and at some of the top Napa wineries (Rudd and Dominus) before settling in Healdsburg in Sonoma Valley. He continues to make Chardonnay in a Burgundian style with full malolactic fermentation, and now produces four single-vineyard Chardonnays as well as two generic efforts from the Russian River and Sonoma Coast.
Rated 96/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Drouhin 2013 Pinot Noir






2013 Drouhin Pinot Noir Dundee Hills...$39.99
Our 2013 Dundee Hills cuvée is classically balanced, elegant, focused, and very clearly represents the terroir of our Estate. The color is a beautiful mix of garnet and ruby. Aromatically dynamic, floral notes with bright red fruit and spice fill the bouquet and palate. It is a mix of roses and violets with red hills earth, white pepper, red currant, cassis, light vanilla, pomegranate and warm cherry pie. On the palate, the texture is layered and complex, and the finish is quite long with well integrated tannins that will round in time. Our 2013 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir is young, but very pleasing now, and will only improve with time and patience. Enjoy today, and through the next five to eight years.”

2013 Diamond Creek - destined for greatness


You saw the huge scores 2012 received, 2013 should score just as big!
Do not wait!






2013 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace...$214.99
Red Rock Terrace, a warm microclimate, is 7 acres of north facing vineyard. The red tinted soil is high in iron content. The wine from Red Rock Terrace is the most accessible and earliest drinkable of all our wines.
Our winemaker describes Red Rock Terrace as "having velvety tannins, rich and well balanced, medium dark ruby color with cherry, mint and black currant flavors."


2012 Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow....$214.99
Our second coolest micro-climate is our five-acre Gravelly Meadow vineyard. Originally a pre-historic river bed, this stony, gravelly soil drains rapidly and the vines struggle for moisture.
Gravelly Meadow is our lowest yielding vineyard. The wines are described as "earthy, cedary, jammy and ripe blackberry with a spicy expansive finish."

2012 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill....$214.99
Volcanic Hill is comprised of 8 acres of south facing hillside vineyard. It is the warmest of all our micro-climates. The color of the soil is gray, and the consistency is that of fluffy, volcanic ash, originally deposited from the eruption of Mt. Konocti 8 million years ago.
Volcanic Hill is the longest lived of our wines. Our winemaker describes these wines as "full bodied, loaded with intense ripe berry fruit, cassis, violets and a smoky richness, finishing with good length and firm tannins."  The Volcanic Hill bottling includes a small amount of the extra-ordinary Petit Verdot grape.

Talley Rincon Pinot Noir 94 points



2013 Talley Pinot Noir Rincon...$54.99
Aged 18 months in 22% new French oak, The 2013 Pinot Noir Rincon Vineyard is medium-bodied, juicy and lively, with bright acidity giving plenty of lift to its spring flowers, forest floor, mint and sweet Pinot Noir fruit. Made in a pretty, crystalline and elegant style, it's a gorgeous 2013 that will have a decade of longevity.

This is another terrific lineup of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from Brian Talley and winemaker Eric Johnson. Located in Edna Valley, they release a number of single-vineyard (also from the Arroyo Grande Valley) as well as solid value-priced appellation releases and their Bishop's Peak bottlings. Most are completely destemmed and aged in a modest amount of new oak.
Rated 94/100 The Wine Advocate

95 Point Turnbull






2013 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville...$67.99
Turnbull's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville, their least expensive wine in the portfolio is the most forward and precocious of the cuvées and shows what great winemaking and vineyard sources the Turnbulls are dealing with. The color is opaque purple, the wine shows slightly less tannins than its counterparts, with gorgeously intense blueberry and blackberry fruit, cedar wood, forest floor and spice box. It's full-bodied, opulent, rich and, while still young with a good 10 years of upside, this wine will still be drinking great 20 years from now.
Rated 95/100 Robert, Parker Wine Advocate





2012 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Napa...$44.99
"A very ripe red with dried fruit and lots of chewy tannins. Full and a little hot. Needs time to soften. Phenolic character and texture suggest cold soaking before fermentation which is a little annoying, but it should come together with bottle age. Better in 2017."
Rated 91/100 James Suckling

80 year old Carignan - only 150 cases made!




New and at a great price!!
2012 Clos del Rey L'Aragone Cotes du Roussilon Villages...$39.99
On sale now, was $59.99
  • Very Old Vines - 80 Years Old
  • 100% Carignan
  • Only 150 cases made
The 2012 Cotes du Roussillon Villages L’Aragone is outstanding. Made from 100% Carignan and aged 12 months in concrete, it shows the prettier side of this variety, with classic notions of spice, cedar, new leather and plum sauce on the nose. It is medium-bodied, pure and lively on the palate, with plenty of sweet fruit and good length on the finish. I don’t think it will make old bones, but it should dish out plenty of pleasure over the coming 4-5 years.
These superb efforts are made by Jacques and son Julien Montagne from their Roussillon-based estate. They make heavy use of Carignan, with superb results.
Rated 90/100 The Wine Advocate

Mar 25, 2016

Whitehall Lane new release





Another stunning 2013 red blend
2013 Whitehall Lane Tre Leoni Red Blend...$24.99
Three generations of the Leonardini Family (Tre Leoni) are responsible for this expertly made proprietary blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.  This ferociously fun blend is round, rich and delicious.  It has enticing aromas of red berry, plum, and sweet oak.  The flavors of blackberry jam, cherry and hints of black pepper fill the mouth and friendly tannins linger on the finish.  



2013 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley...$19.99 / 375ml
The 2013 growing season was quintessential Napa Valley. The fruit was hand sorted and fermented in small lots at an average of 85°F with gentle pump-overs for excellent flavor and color extraction. The wine was aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels for 18 months and blended to attain balance. Merlot increased softness on the mid-palate while Malbec added texture and additional layers of ripe flavors to the wine.





2012 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Lonardini Vineyard....$85.99
It all began in our Leonardini Vineyard in March 2012 when Mother Nature provided perfect spring weather for bud break and early grape development. This cabernet comes from our most prized vineyards and is the owner's namesake. Out of the 12 acres planted, winemaker Dean Sylvester hand selected the fruit from seven vineyard rows. Loaded with bright, ripe fruit and intensity in depth, enjoy now or allow to cellar till 2030.

Side Project Noir du Fermier


Both Federal and State registration have been completed!
Watch for release party details soon.  Working on a date.

Hoping to have both Karen and Cory King on hand for the release.
We will taste the Side Project Noir du Fermier and Side Project Merci

Side Project Noir du Fermier 
Barrel Fermented Missouri Black Saison
(we supplied a couple of red wine barrels for this one)
"Noir du Fermier is a dark farmhouse ale in which the robust yet dry malt bill is balanced with the brightness, depth and rustic character of the wild Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus found on our family's Missouri farm.  This farmhouse ale was fermented in and aged in red wine and bourbon barrels for several months before being naturally bottle conditioned in this bottle." - back label

Sudwerk Coffee Vanilla Lager - back in stock





Sudwerk Brewing Best Friends Coffee Vanilla Lager....$6.99 / 22oz
ABV: 7.0%
Coffee, Vanilla, Chocolate. A match made in brewing heaven. Born in Sudwerk’s tasting room, 3BF is an expermental blend of 3 simple ingredients creating a unique burst of mouthwatering flavor. Roasted coffee mixed with sweet cacao nibs and hints of vanilla bean, this brew is your new best friend

O'Fallon Brewing





New!!
O'Fallon Co'al Train Imperial Stout...$7.99 / 22oz
11.5% ABV Imperial Stout from O'Fallon Brewing with 42 IBU according to the label
Cannot find much else about it yet.




O'Fallon Strawberry Best....$8.49 / 6pk

Wheat with Strawberry
Try our new refreshingly light and crisp Strawberry Best! We start with an American Wheat style recipe that’s a perfect compliment for fruit. We add real strawberry puree to the secondary fermentation, which gives the beer a naturally subtle strawberry flavor and aroma with a slight tartness. Light in color and soft in bitterness this beer is designed specifically to be enjoyed during the hot summer months.
Alcohol: 4.4% ABV
Bitterness: 7.9 IBU’s

Votes Best Wine Shop and Cheese Selection 2016 Ladue News!!!

Thank you St. Louis for voting for us in the Ladue News!

2016 Ladue News Platinum List!




Wine Shop

Winner: The Wine and Cheese Place


LN readers don’t have to travel the globe for the world’s best wines – they count on their local Wine and Cheese Place to stock their cellars.

The most discerning oenophiles love to try a taste of everything in the wine shop’s award-winning selection of top regional, national and international wines – from Missouri to California, Italy to France, and beyond.

When it comes to grabbing a glass for guests to sip at their next party or choosing the best bottle to savor at a special occasion, wine connoisseurs need to look no farther than their neighborhood Wine and Cheese Place.

The Wine and Cheese Place, 7435 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-727-8788; 9755 Manchester Road, Rock Hill, 314-962-8150; 14748 Clayton Road, Ballwin, 636-527-1144; 457 N. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, 314-989-0020; wineandcheeseplace.com



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Cheese Selection

Winner: The Wine and Cheese Place


Not just wine enthusiasts but cheese aficionados frequent The Wine and Cheese Place.

The local chain of wine and cheese shops offers a wide and delectable range of the best fresh-cut domestic and imported cheeses, from soft, sweet brie to seriously sharp cheddar.

And for your favorite cheese addict, the store’s Cheese Lovers Basket contains an assortment of the world’s top cheeses, as well as artisan handmade crackers, house-roasted nuts, imported breadsticks and more to enjoy with them.

To satisfy their craving, the ultimate cheese fans are sure to stop at The Wine and Cheese Place.

The Wine and Cheese Place, 7435 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-727-8788; 9755 Manchester Road, Rock Hill, 314-962-8150; 14748 Clayton Road, Ballwin, 636-527-1144; 457 N. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, 314-989-0020; wineandcheeseplace.com